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KL53 FVN

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,720 mi
Last recorded101,720 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 FVN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 101,720 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 May 2017 101,719 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure lens -- adjuster broken (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 93,570 miles

offside front tyre has slight cut in side wall

Fail 12 Nov 2015 93,568 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front indicators slightly dis coloured

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play and slightly noisey

offside front tyre has slight cut in side wall

Pass 15 Sep 2014 86,132 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 85,331 miles

corrosion on both lower front struts and hub

corrosion on offside rear brake pipe to cylinder

nearside rear brake pipe to hose corroded

slight corrosion on offside front brake pipe to flex

Fail 23 Sep 2013 85,330 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on both lower front struts and hub

corrosion on offside rear brake pipe to cylinder

nearside rear brake pipe to hose corroded

slight corrosion on offside front brake pipe to flex

Pass 20 Mar 2012 83,908 miles

corrosion on offside rear brake pipe to cylinder

corrosion on offside rear brake pipe to flex

deterioration on both headlights

Fail 20 Mar 2012 83,907 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion on offside rear brake pipe to cylinder

corrosion on offside rear brake pipe to flex

deterioration on both headlights

wear and corrosion on both front brake discs

Pass 31 Mar 2011 80,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 75,471 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 52,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 52,825 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 38,558 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 32,424 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?

Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
4,982
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
109,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,160
Stop lamp not working 30,760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,170
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,008
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 12,933
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KL53 FVN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fusion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KL53 FVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fusion typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KL53 FVN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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